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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green patina metal object, elongated triangle shape with rounded edges. Two short prongs protrude from one end. Geometric pattern etched into surface, featuring lines, circles, and triangles. Dark spots and patches of red and brown visible on surface. Object oriented horizontally, with prongs on left side. Light blue-grey background. Title: Buckle Shank.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 409–711
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Visigothic
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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